THE GATHERINGS features excerpts from live performances at the Philadelphia concert series known as "The Gatherings". The performers on this compilation are among the most-recognized and talented in their field, and have donated their music to support this all-volunteer effort. Included is a solo 17-minute Steve Roach piece which includes bits of ON THIS PLANET and a SOMA / WORLD'S EDGE era passage. Others artists on this CD include The Ministry of Inside Things, Bionaut, Ben Neill, Robert Rich, Kevin Bartlet and Jeff Greinke.